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This will be the 13th game of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25. Adelaide Strikers will lock horns against the Hobart Hurricanes at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide. The match be played on 27th December 2024 at 1:45 PM IST.
Adelaide Strikers are in the 5th position with 2 losses and a win in 3 games. They lost their last game against the Brisbane Heat by 3 wickets. Their top order has failed to perform consistently and it’s the main reason for their poor performance. The bowlers have carried the Strikers in the first three games and they’ll be expecting some help from the batters in this match.
Hobart Hurricanes, meanwhile, came back strongly in the last game after they were bowled out for just 74 in their first game. They defeated the Perth Scorchers by 8 wickets in their last game thanks to Mitchell Owen’s brilliant century. Apart from Owen, Hobart’s top order is also struggling at the moment. Their middle order too is not showing a lot of promise. Both sides will be eyeing their second in BBL 14.
BBL: STR vs HUR Probable Playing XI
Adelaide Strikers: Matthew Short (c), D’Arcy Short/Jake Weatherald, Chris Lynn, Ollie Pope (wk), Alex Ross, Jamie Overton, James Bazley, Liam Scott, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope
Hobart Hurricanes: Caleb Jewell, Mitchell Owen, Shai Hope, Ben McDermott (wk), Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake/Patrick Dooley, Waqar Salamkheil
STR vs HUR BBL Dream11 Pitch Report
The pitch at the Adelaide Oval is one of the best venues for batting in the BBL. It has helped the bowlers a little in the first two games. There will be some movement for the pacers with the new ball and the spinners will also come into play as the game progresses. Teams will prefer chasing. Scores in the range of 160-180 are expected in this match.
Fantasy Value from Pitch Report
- Middle-order batters from both teams will be important.
- Spinners from the 2nd innings will enjoy bowling in this match.
- Death bowlers from the first innings and all-rounders will be good C/VC options.
STR vs HUR BBL Dream11 Prediction: Must Picks
Jamie Overton (STR)
- Jamie Overton has scored 96 runs and picked up 5 wickets in three matches. He’s been a key player for Adelaide with both bat and ball.
- Overton will be a popular C/VC choice for this game, irrespective of the toss.
Matthew Short (STR)
- Matthew Short has been far from his best in the three games but he’s contributing with both bat and ball.
- He will open the innings and bowl his full quota in this match.
Lloyd Pope (STR)
- Lloyd Pope has picked up 6 wickets in three games so far. He bowls towards the latter half of the innings and can pick up 2-3 wickets easily on his day.
- Try Lloyd Pope as C/VC in the big leagues.
BBL Dream11 Prediction and Tips
If Adelaide Strikers bats first
- Nathan Ellis and Lloyd Pope will be the top C/VC options.
- Chris Lynn will be a top differential pick.
- You can take the risk of dropping Shai Hope.
If Hobart Hurricanes bats first
- Jamie Overton, Matthew Short and Henry Thornton will be great C/VC picks.
- Jake Weatherald and Patrick Dooley will be excellent differential picks.
- Dropping Chris Jordan can be fruitful.
STR vs HUR BBL Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Teams
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